This is normally not a subject that I am an expert on, however, I recently had a client who had a couple beloved plants in her garden that she wanted to take with her after the sale.Together, we did some research to find out the best way she could move the plant with out any trauma to them.
I know there must be many instances like that of my client who would like to move a plant but are not sure what to do. Here are some Tips for Moving Plannts:
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Check with your local U.S. Department of Agriculture for regulations regarding movingplants from one state to another. Many states restrict the transport of various plants andfruits.
- Research climate and soils at your new home.
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Approximately two weeks before you move, prune plants to facilitate packing. Consult aflorist or a plant nursery for instructions.Approximately one week before you move, place your plants in a black plastic bag, alongwith a bug/pest strip, conventional flea collar or bug powder. Close the bag and place in acool area overnight to kill any pests on the plant or in the soil.
- Seeds - gather and store in an airtight container.
- Bulbs - dig up during their dormant season. Pack in a mixture of loose dry peat moss and vermiculite to provide a lightweight and protective transport medium.
- The day before you move, place the plants in cardboard containers. Hold them in placewith dampened newspaper or packing paper. Use paper to cushion the leaves and place a final layer of wet paper on top to keep them moist. If you must leave your plants behind, take cuttings. Put them in a plastic bag with wet paper towels around them.
- On the day of your move, set the boxes aside and mark "DO NOT LOAD" so they won't be taken on the moving van. Close the boxes and punch air holes in the top before loading into your car.
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Upon your arrival, unpack the plants as soon as possible. Remove plants through thebottom of the box to avoid breaking the stems. Do not expose the plants to much sunlightat first. Let them get gradually accustomed to more light
NOTE: Per the Texas Earnest Money Contract a part of the contract landscaping and shrubbery is included. We recommend any plants or shrubbery to be removed prior to marketing the property for sale. You will need to exclude any plants or shrubbery that need to be in the ground until the day of closing.
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